A November to Remember!
Some of this months highlights:
Pegisha Shabbaton - 2500 Jewish Students Gather for an Incredible Weekend in Brooklyn NY!
Sorority Challah Baking - Shlomit brings the warmth and tradition of Challah baking to the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority House
Craft & Cocoa - A fun and relaxing evening with crafts, hot cocoa and a s’mores bar.!
Rabbi Sruly Officiates Wedding of Chabad of USC Alum Ben Yekuel - Mazal Tov to Ben & Alana on the start of a beautiful new Jewish home!
A New Torah - Chabad at USC past-president Amit Shitrit and her husband Zach, gift a new Torah to their new community
Birthright Registration Opens - Chabad has partnered with Taglit Birthright Israel to offer free trips to Israel over the summer! Sign up now!
Feature Story
Pegisha Weekend - 15 Gamecocks join as 2500 Jewish Students gather in NYC!
The atmosphere was insane and the Jewish Pride was off the charts! The singing was loud and the dancing was even more joyous, as Jewish college from all across the world came together to celebrate an unforgettable Shabbat experience. Chabad on Campus International hosted over 2500 Jewish college students for a Shabbaton weekend in Brooklyn NY and 15 Jewish Gamecocks represented! our largest group yet!
It’s all thanks to YOU!
As 2025 begins to draw to a close, Shlomit and I reflect on an incredible year of growth, warmth, love, light and Jewish pride - and we are overwhelmed with gratitude to our amazing partners in this critical work - without whom, none of the programs or events at Chabad would be possible. So we wanted to say Thank You to YOU!
YOU have been our most valued partner. YOU have been our inspiration and our support. YOU are the reason Chabad at USC is thriving!
The person we are most grateful for in 2025 is YOU!
- Rabbi Sruly & Shlomit Epstein
(All Chabad’s across the world are financially independent and rely on grassroots funding from parents, alumni and community members for support. So if you feel like making an end-of-year contribution (501c(3) tax-deductible), it would be a huge help!)
Chabad at USC regularly hosts 50+ students for weekly Shabbat dinners!
November Report
November at Chabad:
Sorority Challah Bake
Challah baking with some Gamma Phi Beta sisters was the perfect pre-Thanksgiving pause. Fun, delicious, and full of tradition.
Sinai Scholars Classes 6, 7 & 8
The deep, meaningful and enlightening discussions that is the Sinai Scholars experience continued with the final three lessons of the semester - congrats to those students who have now completed the course!
Challah Babka Bake
This month we switched up our usual Challah baking event in favor of a Babka Bake! Students had a great time creating those delicious, chocolatey, doughy babka’s. The smell alone was heavenly — and they tasted even better!
Jewish Gamecock of The Month
JOY ISRAEL
Nursing - Class of ‘29
“Chabad has had such a huge impact on me, even just as a freshman. It’s become a true safe place for Jewish students on campus, and from the moment I walked in, I felt genuinely welcomed and supported. Whether it’s Shabbat dinners, holiday events, or just stopping by to hang out, Chabad has helped me feel connected, grounded, and proud of my Jewish identity.”
- Joy Israel, Class of ‘29
ISRAEL-LIT!
An Update from Chabad’s Israel Fellow
This month we’re celebrating the launch of several exciting programs that have already begun and we’re looking ahead to continuing them next semester as well
MEET THE CHABAD STUDENT EXEC BOARD:
CHIEF OF STAFF
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Alumni Spotlight
Alumni Updates
Mazal Tov on the Wedding of Ben (‘16) & Alana Yekuel!
Mazal Tov Ben & Alana!! Ben (class of ‘16) was one of the first Jewish students Rabbi Sruly and I met, when we first arrived to USC campus! His warmth, passion, and dedication to Jewish life on campus, is still felt in our growing Jewish USC community today. It was an honor and a privilege to bear witness and for Rabbi Sruly to officiated the ceremony—what a truly special moment.
May you both merit to build a beautiful and everlasting Jewish home filled with love, joy, and endless blessings!
Mazal Tov to Amit (Class of ‘22) & Zack Feldberg on their Dedication of a New Torah Scroll
Mazal Tov to past Chabad at USC president, Amit Feldberg (class ’22), and her husband, Zack, on their truly unbelievable and generous contribution to the Jewish community in Atlanta. Their donation of a brand new Sefer Torah is a remarkable testament to their unwavering commitment to Torah, community, and continuity.
It was an absolute honor and privilege to witness the vast impact they are having. They are a shining example of leadership, kindness, and dedication. Amit continues to be a beacon of light, spreading Jewish values and inspiring all those around her. Her energy and devotion are a true blessing.
May Hashem continue to bless Amit and Zack with health, happiness, and continued success in all their endeavors. The Jewish community is fortunate to have them leading with such passion and generosity.
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